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Monday, October 21, 2013

While at EdCamp Dallas a few weeks ago, I found out about a new app, called Background Eraser and for $.99, it is pretty handy! The app very quickly transforms an image with a background into an image with a transparent background:

To layer the apps, first use a drawing app, such as Doodle Buddy, to create the image.

Depending on the app, look for the sharing options found with the SHARE button. If SAVE TO CAMERA ROLL is not an option, press the HOME and SLEEP/WAKE button simultaneously to take a screenshot. The saved image will save to the camera roll.

Allow the app to use the photos (if applicable) and navigate to the preferred photo. Use the blue arrows to crop the image and tap DONE in the top, right corner. Next, tap ERASER at the top to use the eraser tool and options. When the image is complete, tap DONE at the top and SAVE to save to the camera roll.

Finally, launch a screencasting or whiteboard app, such as Educreations:

Insert the image created earlier with the transparent background. Utilize the app's recording features and animate using the newly-created image by swiping and pinching with your fingers while recording audio.